Red River Parish School District
School District · Coushatta, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,362
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,362
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#53 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,766
+$8,676 vs Louisiana median
District size
1,362 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Red River Parish ranks #53 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Red River Parish's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Red River High School (7.0/10), Red River Junior High School (6.4/10), and Red River Academic Academy (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Red River Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red River High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Red River Junior High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Red River Academic Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Red River Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Ware Youth Center | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Red River Parish
Red River Parish is a Coushatta, Louisiana school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,362 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $23,766 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Red River Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Red River High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Red River Parish students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 40.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Red River Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Red River Parish with test data.
Schools in Red River Parish
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Coushatta
- Total Enrollment
- 1,362
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- District spending per student
- $23,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Red River Parish?
The average composite rating for Red River Parish is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish's district-level spending was $23,766 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Red River Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Red River Parish is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Red River Parish?
Red River High School is the highest-rated school in Red River Parish with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Red River Parish?
Across schools in Red River Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Red River Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Red River Parish has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Red River Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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